Overview

Synopsis

In the show, doctors have created a new experimental medical technique to reverse retardation. Alice Kinnian, a teacher of retarded adults, convinces her pupil, Charlie Gordon, to be part of the experiment. Soon, Charlie becomes a genius and he and Alice fall in love. However, in the end, the experiment goes awry and Charlie's mental powers decrease rapidly.

Show Information

Lyrics
David Rogers
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Drama, Farce, Romance
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Medium Cast